The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the government has been in contact with the Indians stuck in the region to ensure their safety during the ongoing conflict in the region.
Published: October 28, 2026, 5:53 PM IST
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MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a bi-weekly media briefing in New DelhiANI
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday stated that 22 Indians, including 14 seafarers, have been killed so far in the war going on in West AsiaIndia further stated that it is ‘deeply concerned’ over the overall situation in the region.
Addressing a media conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said three Indians were killed in Saudi Arabia“We are deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict in West AsiaWe have lost 22 Indian nationals in the conflict, including 14 seafarers,” he said at his regular media briefing.
“We remain in close touch with our community in the Gulf region for their safety and well-beingThree Indians have lost their lives in Saudi Arabia,” he saidThe West Asia conflict began in February following attacks on Iran by the US and IsraelNew Delhi has been consistently calling for finding a solution to the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
There has been a sudden escalation in tensions in West Asia, especially after the Houthis carried out several strikes on Saudi ArabiaIndia has been voicing serious concern over the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s civilian infrastructure and economic assets, cautioning that such strikes undermine regional stability and threaten freedom of navigation through the Bab-el-Mandeb strait.
The Iran-backed Houthi militant group had attacked Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline, which is considered very crucial for the supply of crude oilEver since the conflict involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the East-West pipeline has served as a critical bypass for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports.
The Houthi attacks have also triggered concerns over the safety of the Bab-el-Mandeb shipping laneThe Bab-el-Mandeb is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, located between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian PeninsulaIt connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea.
